The Core Delta’s warship barreled through space at light speed. In the loading bay, his team prepped their weapons and gear for the raid. Delta had already set everything aside and had given control of the ship to his ghost. He now sat in a corner, watching the others. Having loaded up on ammunition, Alexandra sat down next to Delta. “Is something wrong? You’ve got that look in your eyes.” Delta adjusted uncomfortably as he was forced to form words in his head. He shifted his gaze to Alex as the words came to him. “I’m having second thoughts,” he said. “About the mission?” Delta shook his head. “About killing Sayyed. Perhaps I should have listened to you.” Alex thought for a moment, thinking hard about what to say next. “Listen Delta…” she started. “You’re a robot, and yet you have a sturdy moral code that would even put Zavala to shame. You made the right call.” Delta pondered her words. “Did I? At the time it felt right, but… now I wonder if we would even be in this mess if I had just put her down.” A worried look crossed Alex’s face. “Put her down? That doesn’t sound like you. Where is this coming from?” Images began to flash before Delta’s eyes. A hive blade deep in Foxtrot’s chest, Alex unconscious as she is dragged across the floor, a distraught mother holding on tightly to her dead son, and Cassian’s final expression of relief as he pulled the trigger, ending his own life. Delta shook himself of these images, and took a moment to refocus. “I do not know what is right anymore,” he said. Alex put her hand on his. “I do,” she said. “Let me help you remember.” She tossed back her cloak and took a sharp object out of her pocket. “It’s a tooth,” she explained. “It’s from that dog thing that bit me on the Ketch. This tooth was in my leg the whole time. No wonder I was in so much pain.” She shuffled it around in her hand before she continued. “I still have it because… it reminds me of you.” Delta looked up at her, confused. Alex giggled and explained. “It reminds me of what you did,” she clarified. “You did not hesitate to come back for me when I was down, and you did not falter when we got cornered. You stood and fought, because that is who you are. Not a coward, not a senseless killer, but a noble warrior... and a true friend.” She placed the tooth in Delta’s hand. “Keep it,” she said. “I think you need a reminder more than I do.” Delta looked down at the tooth in his hand, and a new confidence began to grow in him. “Thank you,” he said, looking back at Alex. The Hunter nodded, and her expression changed. Delta was surprised to see sadness in her eyes. “I want you to know something,” she said. “You and Ross are my best friends… my only friends,” she corrected. She shook her head, as if regretting her words, but continued. “I care about you. A lot. Just remember that, okay?” Delta nodded. He wasn’t sure what caused Alex to say all this, but he could not deny that he was grateful. Intending to return some kind words, Delta opened his mouth to speak, but his ghost interrupted him. “We are nearing the entry point. Prepare for descent.” Delta acknowledged. It was time to jump into action. The exo slowly stood up and held out his hand to Alex. She took it and rose to her feet. “It’s time to get to work,” he said. Alex smiled. “Let’s do this." Delta turned to the rest of his team. “Alright listen up! I’m going to give you the plan. Using the archived maps from the previous raid on Crota’s throne world, I have determined that the most efficient way to reach the core is by going into the Hellmouth.” Adriar smashed his fists together, arc energy dancing outward. “This is going to be fun,” he said. Solomon gave him a light punch in the arm. “Don’t get carried away,” said the Defender. “More experienced guardians have died from raids like this. Remember what happened to Eris Morn’s team?” Ross shuddered. “Thanks for the pep talk Solomon." “He’s right,” said Delta. “We need to be efficient, but also cautious. There’s no telling what we will find down there.” Lights began to flash and the ramp behind them lowered, the foul air of the moon rushing in. Below them laid the Hellmouth in all of its malevolent glory. “So,” said Lassiter, looking out at the moon, “we have to fight through the Hellmouth. How long do you think before we all die?” Delta put a hand on his shoulder and passed him to stand on the ramp. “We are not going to fight just yet,” he said, looking over the edge. “Ghost, once we are out, send the ship to orbit.” His ghost acknowledged the command and then retreated to Delta’s helmet. “If we aren’t going to fight, then what do we do?” asked Ross. Delta turned around to face his team and smiled. “We fall." With that he spread out his arms, and the team watched in shock as he plummeted off the ramp. “Did he just…” started Lassiter. “Come on boys!” said Alex. “We have a job to do!” She ran forward and jumped into the Hellmouth. “Well, you heard ‘em,” said Solomon, and the Defender dove over the edge. Ross shrugged and leapt after the Titan, shortly followed by Adriar. Lassiter looked about the now empty loading bay. “I did not think this through,” he said. The Sunsinger shut his eyes, and jumped off the ramp. [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Clan/Post/1371758/226335730/0/0]Part 2[/url] [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/224417569?page=0&sort=0&showBanned=0&path=1]The Hub[/url]